Can Faxel Repair Help with Hooded Eyelids and Give Them a Lift?

Because the scar is surgery related you should wait about 7-8 months. After that time period it would be safe to have fraxel repair done to your lip.  

Be very careful with skin care before and after Fraxel Repair laser resurfacing.  Skin care is a vital part of laser resurfacing and a great way to optimize your results.  In most cases, I recommend stopping abrasive products such as retinoids (Retin-A or Tazorac), any acid based skin...

Depending on the protocol utilized, one may experience redness, swelling for the first couple days after Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. Flaky peeling and grid-like demarcation may ensue after first 48 hours and could last 5-10 days for the face, 7-14 days for neck, and 10-21 days for...

You might benefit more by using a filler. The thing is, Fraxel repair laser technology is great when it comes to treating acne scars. It is also superb for non-dynamic wrinkles, however in the instance of dynamic wrinkles, I would advise going with botulinium toxins in the upper face and...

Hi rber, I have not heard patients state that they have experienced chapped lips after Fraxel repair treatments, although it is common with Accutane treatments.  Hope that you love your Fraxel repair results.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Inherent to laser technology, is its ability to function with such high precision at skin level. Because your smile lines are caused by something deeper than a skin level occurrence, I would advise considering alternative treatments. You would be better off with a dermal filler injection....